Smarter storage
Voedingscentrum explains best-before and use-by dates
Summary by Foosh · Added on
Voedingscentrum distinguishes food quality dates from safety dates.
Quality versus safety
THT means best before: correctly stored food may remain usable afterwards. TGT means use by and is a safety limit. Use the product by that day; smell and taste cannot establish safety afterwards.
After opening
The printed date applies to unopened packaging. Once opened, follow the label or product-specific storage advice. Consult the original explanation when uncertain about a product.